INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Zim to launch second leather industry strategy

ZIMBABWE is set to launch its second leather industry strategy next month, which is expected to boost production in the region, a Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) official has sa...

By Staff reporter | Published: 25 June 2018

LANDS & AGRICULTURE

Beef, leather lobby group seek policy revision

THE beef and leather value chain sector is lobbying for the revision of policies and regulatory frameworks that govern the sector in an effort to improve its operating environment.The sector, last yea...

By Staff reporter | Published: 23 June 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Tough times for leather sector

ZIMBABWE'S leather industry is currently producing 1,8 million pairs of shoes per year, down 90% compared to what it used to produce during its heyday, an official has revealed.Giving his presentation...

By Staff reporter | Published: 15 June 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

ZimTrade, PUM strike leather industry deal

ZIMTRADE, in conjunction with a Netherlands-based organisation PUM, are exploring the possibility of creating a pilot project linking companies in the supply chain so as to demonstrate best business p...

By Staff reporter | Published: 28 May 2018

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Leather cluster shoe factory begins operations

THE Bulawayo leather cluster shoe factory has started operating, with a new product line expected to hit the market soon.Cluster secretary, Mr Fungai Zvinondiramba, said they were in talks with a numb...

By Staff reporter | Published: 16 May 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Leather sector tipped to drive exports

ZIMBABWE'S leather sector stands to reap increased exports for the economy from the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), if given adequate support, according to ZimTrade.The...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 May 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Homelink avails $15m for leather industry

HOMELINK Finance has availed a $15 million facility to the leather industry in the country towards retooling and capacity building.Speaking on the sidelines of a workshop organised by the Leather Inst...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 April 2018

INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Leather sector eyes growth

THE Leather Institute of Zimbabwe (LIZ) will from today hold a three-day financial and services workshop in Bulawayo aimed at spearheading the retooling, revamping, relaunching and revival of the once...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 April 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Leather working group calls for increased investment

The National Leather Working Group (NLWG) has called for increased investment towards strengthening the livestock and leather value chain and developing adequate skills base to support export oriented...

By Staff reporter | Published: 23 February 2018
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